Convert 220 to 110 Outlet - Keep 220 and Add 110

Doc needs to add a 110 outlet to the pump house which only has 220 line. After much research he called his electrician to add a transformer box.

[@vcunn22]

I'm guessing here (I'm no electrician....just a handyman), but considering the minimal difference in cost, I think as a general rule you should always run three wire with a ground to all outbuildings. That way you have 110/220 options down stream w/o having to resort to transformers.

[@rogersmith3960]

Your transformer is the source of the 110 V and specked to supply max current based on the size of the transformer. The more current you require the bigger more expensive the transformer.

[@GregariousAntithesis]

Thank gosh you didnt tell people to use the ground as a neutral. Pretty brainless installing a 2 wire 220 instead of three when it was originally installed.

[@rogersmith3960]

BTW I'm electronic engineer so I understand meeting code and doing things right. I have wired houses, garages, industrial etc.

[@mikeralya3584]

I love the color of the house… looking good

[@adamghazal9204]

Thanks Doc!